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Have you ever lived in a house, studied some place that you didn’t particularly like, but once you left, you felt a certain level of pride for being part of that particular place?

I have recently left my second Alma Matter for greener pastures. I had great moments during my time there, met some of the best people in the world, but the last year or so haven’t been filled with good memories at all. Once I cleared my desk and gave up my keys, all of a sudden I was overcome with a sense of pride for being part of that place, I even went to the University Shop and bought a pin with the University Crest to add to my bag.

Was it a feeling of pride for being part of the institution or was it a feeling of self-pride for having somewhat tamed the beast and padding myself on the back for not giving up? Well, I am not sure what I am feeling at the moment, to be very honest! I wished I had some idea and give credit where credit is due… and probably for the first time in my life, I will put modesty, guide that pride and pat myself on the back for another achievement! For better or worse, I handed in my PhD Thesis! While still being grateful for everything my Alma Matter did for me!

Sorry for my absence! I have been away for the past few days and I am now going away again. Crossing four countries in two days. It sounds way better than it actually is! I left Ireland towards the UK. After that, I took the boat and needed to cross the beautiful country of Wales until I arrived in England. Now, I am just a couple of hours away from flying to Brazil.

It’s quite tiring, but I am not complaining! Just posted this quickly to let you guys know I am still alive and will post some new stuff very soon!

It has a very pungent smell of melon, way more than I expected and a very subtle taste. Even though you can smell the melon, there is only an aftertaste of melon in the mead, which was quite interesting! This time, I made a lot, 20 bottles worth! If the help of a friend, we managed to clean everything, bottle two different meads (the other will come in a different post) and transfer the wild plum to secondary. It was quite an effort, but it paid off! Now just wait to mature so that it can be better enjoyed!